Make Your Way 7, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

a The most important programme on TV b The biggest waste of TV programming Language booster: Idioms with “fact” 9 Language for discussion: Talking about the value of something 10 It’s not just [a programme about famous people] – it’s an important look at … The importance of [this show] cannot be underestimated. It’s a valuable insight into … A fascinating glimpse into … What’s the point in … It’s a complete waste of time. I can’t think of anything more boring than … There are a million things in life far more important than watching … Look at the expressions in italics in • 8 and match them with these definitions. Work in small groups. Each student should propose a TV programme for each of these categories. • Argue your ideas and come to a group decision for each category. Finally, compare your ideas • with the other groups in the class. Use these “fact” expressions to complete the sentences below. • 1 that the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta because I used to live there. 2 I don’t have the actual with me, but I know that last year was an excellent year for the economy. 3 Dave’s on a on the internet to discover which are the best restaurants in Vienna. 4 “Will you be seeing Jane soon?” “ I’m seeing her tonight.” 5  I don’t like this news reader. He’s too . There’s no emotion in his voice. 6 Is he good? Well, he’s won 10 of his last 12 races. . 7 The rich get rich while the poor get poorer. . 1 no further explanation is needed 2 I know that it is really true 3 a truth that cannot be ignored, even if it is not very nice 4 the statistics 5  the reality of the situation is 6 serious and unemotional 7 something that is done in order to find out the truth about a situation 172 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv